#266

Neapolitan Dark-Complexioned Woman with Expressive Gaze
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Description
19" (48 cm.) Polychromed terra cotta head with dark-brown complexion, brown sculpted hair loosely waved from her face and captured in a loosely-coiled double-loop at the back of her head, enamel upper-gazing eyes, mouth modeled as though nearly closed with row of teeth, elongated slender throat, tow-wrapped posable armature body, carved wooden lower arms and legs, painted blue stockings, black shoes with red buckles, wearing elaborate regional costume. Excellent condition. Neapolitan, mid-1700s.